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News related to cryptocurrency regulations in different countries.
ESMA shifts MiCA focus towards crypto supervision
Reading Time: < 1 minuteESMA will focus more heavily on supervising crypto firms under MiCA in 2027, Chair Verena Ross said.
CFTC updates guidance on tokenised assets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe CFTC has updated its guidance on tokenised assets and blockchain-based recordkeeping for registered firms.
Banks expand presence on EU MiCA register
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBanks now account for nearly 23% of crypto-asset service providers listed under the EU’s MiCA framework, up from about 17% in late June.
SEC, CFTC prepare crypto rules as Clarity Act stalls
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC and CFTC are preparing to advance crypto rules using their existing powers after the Senate failed to move the Clarity Act forward.
Senate Republicans revise Clarity Act ahead of vote
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSenate Republicans have released a revised version of the Clarity Act ahead of the bill’s first procedural vote on 15 September.
Senate Republicans release revised Clarity Act ahead of vote
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSenate Republicans have published a revised version of the Clarity Act ahead of the bill’s first procedural vote on 15 September.
ESMA flags risks from closer crypto-finance links
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCloser ties between crypto markets and traditional finance could increase the potential for disruptions to spread across the financial system, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has warned.
EU Markets Watchdog Flags Crypto Perpetual Contracts as Potential CFDs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe European Securities and Markets Authority has warned that many crypto perpetual derivatives may be captured by the European Union’s rules governing contracts for differences.
MiCA Implementation in Poland Blocked by Second Nawrocki Veto
Reading Time: < 1 minutePresident Karol Nawrocki has once again blocked Poland’s attempt to transpose the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation into national law.
China Forbids Domestic and Foreign Firms from Issuing RMB Stablecoins and Tokenized Assets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChina’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), alongside seven other key agencies, unveiled a joint statement on Friday prohibiting the issuance of Renminbi-pegged stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) without formal approval.
CFTC Revises Guidance, Clearing Path for National Trust Banks to Issue Payment Stablecoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) re-released a staff advisory letter on Friday to widen the scope of entities qualified to issue payment stablecoins, now incorporating national trust banks.
FSS Vows Stricter Crypto Oversight and IT Penalties in New Policy Agenda
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiting the need to protect investors and ensure orderly markets, South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service has declared it will strengthen its supervision of the cryptocurrency arena and impose more severe sanctions on financial companies for IT-related accidents.
US Regulator Reverses Course, Scraps Proposal to Ban Political Betting Contracts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has officially withdrawn a contentious 2024 proposal that sought to prohibit prediction market contracts tied to political elections, marking a significant reversal from a Biden-era regulatory posture.
Canadian Regulator Implements Interim Custody Rules for Crypto Platforms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada’s top investment regulator has rolled out a new custody framework for digital assets, targeting the prevention of losses due to security breaches and operational failures.
US Crypto Regulation Stuck as White House Mediation Falters
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA White House bid to broker a deal on cryptocurrency regulation has ended without an agreement, prolonging a legislative logjam.
Partisan Rift Over Trump’s Crypto Ties Sidelines Collaboration in Key Senate Committee Vote
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiting Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency interests, Democrats explained the lack of bipartisan backing as a key Senate committee approved digital asset legislation by a single vote.
CFTC, SEC Declare End to ‘Turf War’ with Unified ‘Project Crypto’
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a move signaling a major policy shift, the CFTC and SEC are partnering on “Project Crypto” to overhaul rules for digital assets.
Russia to Enact Crypto Rules in July, Opening Market to Retail Traders
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRussia is preparing to introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies this July, which will open participation in the local crypto market to retail investors.
White House Calls Banks, Crypto Firms to Table on Legislative Stalemate
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA meeting between senior banking and cryptocurrency leaders is scheduled at the White House next week.
SEC Provides Clarity on Tokenized Securities Under Federal Law
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission is working to provide clarity around the emerging category of tokenized securities.
Vietnam Commences Licensing for Crypto Exchanges with High Capital Mandate
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVietnam has initiated the application process for licensed cryptocurrency trading platforms.
Updated Crypto Bill Text Released by Senate Panel, Highlighting Unresolved Differences
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Senate Agriculture Committee has unveiled the latest text of a bill aimed at structuring the crypto market.
Senate Affordability Push Sidelines Crypto Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProgress on a crucial crypto market structure bill is likely to stall.
Thai Regulator Readies Framework for Crypto ETFs and Futures
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNew regulations supporting crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), futures, and tokenized products are in development by Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission.
Hong Kong Finance Association Advocates for Flexible Crypto Reporting Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA leading financial industry body in Hong Kong has urged the government to adopt a more flexible approach as it prepares to implement new global tax reporting standards for cryptocurrency assets.
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